After years of being absent from the Hollywood spotlight, Johnny Depp is gradually returning with many big film projects in the period of 2025-2026, including rumors related to his reunion with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise – the actor is said to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the new film, scheduled to be released in 2025-2026. The newspapers all emphasize that this project is “almost complete”, with the script ready and Disney is negotiating with Depp.
Johnny Depp, 61-62 years old in 2025, is in the process of recovering his image after many turbulent years. After winning the lawsuit against Amber Heard in the US, he continues to be active: appearing at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with “Jeanne du Barry”, about to participate in “Day Drinker” and many other projects. In that context, the return to Jack Sparrow is not only an unbelievable event for fans, but also an important milestone in the journey to reassert himself in front of the public. However, the future is not entirely clear.
In 2022, Depp's representative affirmed that "there is no way to receive 300 million USD to return". Even producer Jerry Bruckheimer said in 2022 that it is "unlikely" that Depp will return immediately but did not rule out the possibility. That said, even though his abilities and reputation are still recovering strongly, the final decision on Depp’s participation in “Captain Blood2” still depends on many factors: the agreement with Disney, Depp’s own wishes, and the overall brand strategy.
For global fans, the idea of Jack Sparrow returning seems obvious – some even wish that if Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley reunited, the film could reach the $ 2.5 billion mark in revenue. On the contrary, there is still a wave of concern: whether this case will become a “bomb” without the soul of the character Jack, or this is simply a “reboot” without Depp.
In conclusion, if “Captain Blood2 (2025)” has the appearance of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, it will be a remarkable cinematic event of the year – both a cultural mark and an effort to revive the career of a big star. Conversely, if he were absent, the film would be a complete restructuring, presenting a huge challenge in retaining loyal fans.
